Whether you just started on your wedding dress journey or have already hit up every bridal salon in town, one thing is for sure — finding the dream wedding dress is stressful. But it's also easier than you might think. Sure, there are thousands of options and styles, but you've probably already …

In New York City, it's pretty common to never meet your neighbors. Unless, of course, you're Rebecca and Doug, who didn't even meet in the Big Apple. "We met in Los Angeles in April of 2010, when we were visiting mutual friends in town. We realized we lived on the same block back home!" Rebecca …

Sound the alarms because J.Crew is killing its reasonably affordable bridal line which, after 12 years in the business, has dressed many a bride and bridesmaids.<p>According to BuzzFeed, the company is "relaunching a new dress collection in the spring, and moving away from traditional bridal gowns and …

It’s an odd way to prepare for a brutal day in the saddle. No carb loading, dusting off your tightest lycra, or bedding down for an early night. Instead, I am in a Spanish wine museum with three ageing Italian gents, all of whom are dressed in vintage woollen cycling gear, tucking into far too much …

Parisian wedding dress designer Elise Hameau adores the famous image of Jane Birkin wearing a white deep-plunging-V-neckline crochet gown while out with Serge Gainsbourg in 1969. In fact, according to her and her fellow Paris-based bridal designers Laure de Sagazan, Laura Foulquier, and Delphine …

We've come up with the ultimate bucket list of travel destinations in Europe.<p>From biking along the canals of Amsterdam to laying out on the beaches of Lagos, Portugal, here are 50 things you need to do in Europe in your lifetime.

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With more sophisticated sounds, the indie rock giants are starting to make us see what all the fuss is about.<p><i>All photos by Andrea Domanick</i><p>Indie rock giants Local Natives don’t really have casual fans. Generally speaking, people will either evangelize them, or scratch their heads, wondering what all …

Jon Stewart may no longer be hosting his show known for biting takedowns of political figures, but that didn’t stop him Monday from going on an epic rant against Donald Trump. The former “Daily Show” host told David Axelrod at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics that he isn’t even sure …

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits are world-famous, but there’s more to her story than what she chose to show. Now, rare images from the book <i>Frida Kahlo: The Gisèle Freund Photographs</i> capture the iconic painter unguarded, at the end of her short life.<p>From 1950 to 1952, photographer Gisele …

When the quote I received to frame James Ransom's poster-sized photographs for the new Food52 office was in the thousands of dollars, I started trying to think how it could be done for less. Much less.<p>I love the minimalist look of frameless glass, which doesn't feel heavy and lets the photography …

I have a confession to make. I am a face mistaholic.<p>A former coworker turned me on to Caudalie’s Beauty Elixir — it basically has a cult following — and I was instantly hooked on the $49-per-bottle beauty-boosting spray. It smelled so refreshing, worked wonders on my skin and I was able to use it …

Ten years since Apple launched a version of iTunes with a new format called podcasting, Pete Naughton selects 10 of the best<p>In June 2005, Apple launched a version of its iTunes software with a new feature which Steve Jobs confidently termed “the next generation of radio”. The technology in question …

Look no further for the best cookie recipes. From chocolate chip to simple sugar, these classic cookies have all been tested, perfected and family-approved.<p><b>1. Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies</b><p>With two secret ingredients, these chocolate chip cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the …

When it comes to packing, most of us have a tendency to try and cram as much as humanly possible into our suitcases, even if it’s only for an overnight. And despite having packed about 10 different shoe options, we somehow always seem to forget to bring the important stuff — like sunscreen or …

At some point, a long time ago, someone somewhere designated clear spirits as the right stuff to drink during the summer months. Sure, the clean, crisp flavors of vodka and gin make ultra-refreshing cocktails, but the rich, bold flavors of unaged tequila and mezcal likely had something to do with …

Fresh minty-herbal basil hits its stride come late spring and keeps growing strong all summer long. While we can't get enough of classic preparations like pesto, there are <i>so</i> many more ways to make the most of it. From light salads to crisp fritters, refreshing juleps, and beyond, we've got 22 ways …